Junior Future Planning Night 101 BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT 1
Introductions: 2018-2019 Junior Class BHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Ms Stacie Ross (Last names from A-Car) ■ sross@belmont.k12.ma.us Mr James Brown (Last names from Cas-Di) ■ jmbrown@belmont.k12.ma.us Mr Matt Ruane (Last names from Do-I) ■ mruane@belmont.k12.ma.us Ms Brittany King (Last names from J-Mi) ■ bking@belmont.k12.ma.us Ms Jessica Truslow (Last names from Mo-Sm) ■ jtruslow@belmont.k12.ma.us Ms Sherri Turner (Last names So-Z) ■ sturner@belmont.k12.ma.us Ms Carol Sceppa (Secretary/Registrar) ■ csceppa@belmont.k12.ma.us 2
Tonight’s Objectives: ■ Overview of Post-Secondary Options/Planning Post-secondary adventures await!!! ▪ ■ The Final Push: Graduation is in sight!!! Review BHS graduation requirements ▪ ■ Questions and Answers 3
Overview of Post Secondary Options/Planning 1. Prep School 2. Gap Year 3. Career Training Programs/Employment/Military 4. College - Search, Testing, Applications, etc What will I do next?! 4
1. Prep School Gives student an extra year to improve academics and strengthen ■ curriculum English and Math teachers plus Guidance Counselor must fill out ■ specific recommendation forms for each school Interviews are highly recommended ■ Researched by student/parents ■ http://www.admissionsquest.com/cfm_public/pg_schls.cfm/id/10/s/post-graduate-boarding ❑ 5
2. Gap Year Can be a custom created experience ■ Students participate in anything from City Year, employment ■ opportunities, community service, travel abroad Can be a great way to gain perspective or participate in something ■ different prior to making more future plans Gap Year Fairs: www.usagapyearfairs.org - upcoming area fairs! ■ If college is on the horizon, applying Senior year is a good idea and ■ asking for a one year deferral ■ Gap Year presentation - PTSO speaker series - Jan 8th @ 7:00 in the Little Theater 6
3. Career Training Programs/Employment/ Military CAREER/TRADE FAIR: TBD @ BHS (Around March) ■ http://www.myfuture.com/ ■ ■ Youth Rules: Preparing the 21st Century Work Force ■ MassCIS Career Information ■ Vocational Information Center: Trade and Technical Schools Trade ■ Accredited Program Search 7
A. Preparation - Testing Standardized Tests Gives colleges an indication of potential success at the post-secondary level and provides a way to assess current academic level – compares students in addition to GPA The common standardized exams are the SAT and the ACT All colleges will look at scores from either exam. SAT is more ‘intellectually’ based ■ ACT is more ‘content’ based ■ ■ Some schools Super Score - combine highest Reading nad Math scores from different sittings For more information, registration, and practice tests: SAT: collegeboard.org ACT: actstudent.org Many schools are now going ‘Test Optional’ – meaning, standardized tests scores are not something they consider in reviewing an applicant; www.fairtest.org has list of those schools 8
A. Preparation - Testing SAT Subject Tests Why Take Them : Some colleges require 2-3 Subject Tests – research your schools of interest so you can plan ahead (about 130 schools) Duration : 1 hour each -take up to 3 in a day Registration : Online at www.collegeboard.org Subjects : Vary in availability per test date/location Subject & Reasoning Tests cannot be taken on the same day 9
A. Preparation - Testing Common Question: If I qualify for extended time in school do I automatically get it for the SAT and ACT? No – they are two different private companies and have specific protocol ■ The SAT requires an SSD parental permission form – the school collects materials and ■ submits the request. It is helpful to have a copy of cognitive and achievement testing to send along with request and copy of current educational plan. When approved, College Board will assign an SSD number that can be used for the rest of the student's high school career. APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTRATION The ACT requires the student to register for an exam then submit an application for ■ accommodations. The extended-time or the special testing form is sent with the application, as well as a copy of the test admission ticket. ACT would like any relevant assessments along with the accommodations page of the IEP or 504 plan. Do not forget the payment as well. APPROVAL AFTER REGISTRATION Contact your child's liaison (IEPs) or counselor (504/ICAPs) with questions/processing forms ■ 10
A. Preparation - Testing PSATs ■ Results posted December 11th ■ Available online - use Collegeboard.org to access Khan Academy ■ Students notified via email entered on PSAT answer sheet 11
A. Preparation - Testing ■ Common Timeline ❑ Take your first ACT or SAT Spring of junior year (March, May, or June) ❑ Take relevant subject tests junior year (May or June) while material is fresh ❑ Take a second exam in fall of senior year Need more information regarding SATs and ACTs? Come to the Summit Educational Group Presentation on January 23, 2019 @ BHS 12
A. Preparation - Testing Adm dmissions requirement for non-native En English speakers/f /foreign stude dents ■ ■ TOEFL iBT (Internet Based) Test The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the • university level . It evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks. More than 8,000 colleges, agencies, and other institutions in over 130 countries accept • TOEFL scores. Many colleges require students whose first language is not English to submit a TOEFL • score. http://www.toeflgoanywhere.org/ • **Don’t wait to register! Spots tend d to fill up quickly, and d locations are • sp spread across ss the st state of Massa ssachuse setts s – no exam am at at BHS** 13
A. Preparation - Transcript Basic components of an application include test scores and transcript ■ GPA is released on an unweighted 4.0 scale ❑ The 4.0 scale includes A+s – therefore the highest GPA possible is a 4.33 ❑ Colleges very often recalculate GPAs according to class rigor and their own scale ❑ BHS releases transcripts reflecting final grades for grades 9-11, then quarter ■ grades and updated GPA are sent senior year as they are available and coincide with application deadlines Students review accuracy of transcript in Senior Meetings in Sept. ■ BHS GPA Scale A+ 4.33 B+ 3.33 C+ 2.33 D+ 1.33 A 4.00 B 3.00 C 2.00 D 1.00 A- 3.66 B- 2.66 C- 1.66 D- .66 14
A. Preparation - Transcript Initial Transcript and Term Grade Reports Sent with updated GPA Initial Transcript : Lists classes and final grades for 9-11 and lists classes for grade 12 First Term Report: Updated GPA and list of first term grades in transcript Mid Year Report: Updated GPA and midyear grade (1st qtr, 2nd qrt, and M.Y. Exam combined) 15
The Final Push: BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Guida idance ce wil ill rev eview iew ea each ch s studen dent’s s status du durin ing the co e course e sel elect ectio ion proces cess s in in t the s e sprin ing. English – 4 years……………….................21 credits (Including Senior Thesis) Social Studies – 3 years………...................15 credits World History Modern World History American Studies Math – 4 years……………………………20 credits Science – 4 years………............………......20 credits Fine and Performing Arts – 1 year………..5 credits Foreign Language – 2 years…………….. 10 credits Physical Education and Health …………..8 credits 4 years – 2 credits per year Grade 9 – Wellness I required Grade 10 – Positive Decision Making required Grades 11 - PE classes Grade 12 –PE classes, sports, or outside contracts PASS - MCAS English, Math, and Science 40 hrs. of Community Service 16
B. The College Process December/January: ■ College Search Wednesday Workshops ■ December 12th ■ January 19th ■ Create A College Board Account ■ Review SAT/ACT test dates & register ■ If applicable, register with NCAA Clearinghouse and ensure classes meet their criteria 17
B. NCAA Clearinghouse: Making Sure You Are Eligible to Participate in College Athletics ■ Division I and II prospective athletes need to register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.org Signed copy of NCAA Transcript Release Form to Guidance secretary (end ■ of junior year) who will mail a certified copy of the student’s transcript (including final grades for junior year and senior year) to NCAA Clearinghouse. Transfer students must send official transcripts from all previous schools ■ Eligibility is determined by GPA in “core courses” as outlined by the ■ Clearinghouse in conjunction with SAT/ACT results. SAT/ACT must be sent directly from the testing agencies to the ■ clearinghouse-#9999 is the code for the NCAA. Test results will not be accepted if sent from the school. 18
B. The College Process February/June: ■ Counselors will meet with students in their Biology classes - College Search, Naviance, Responsibilities/Timeline ■ Students take SAT/ACT - consider timing of other academic commitments - APs, Subject Tests ■ Students (and Parents) meet with your Counselor ■ Students request two letters of recommendations from teachers (see next slide) 19
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